Question

Please help!

Answer 1

Pretend you are the master of infection in charge of hiring a local pathogen for a job.
You have 4 applications as follows:
Applicant 1, Betsy Bacteria
Applicant 2, Vincent Virus
Applicant 3, Patricia Protist
Applicant 4, Ferdinand Fungus

Read the description of the job you are hiring for below:
Department of Human Infection- Local Job Opening
Title: Maker of Mucous
Description: A strong, dependable pathogen is needed to create mucous in the human sinus cavity. This pathogen should be able to easily enter the sinus cavity through the mouth or nose. Ideal candidates will trigger a human immune response including mucous production. The best candidate will also create problems for the human such as fever, headache, fatigue, and the potential for serious complications.
Minimum Requirements
To be considered for this job, the candidate must possess the following:
-Eukaryotic Cells
-Cell Walls
- Heterotroph
-Reproduction via spores (preferred)

Answer 2

4. Which pathogen are you going to hire? What made him or her the ‘right pathogen for the job’? (4 points)

5. Explain why each of the other pathogens could not be considered for the position. Full credit answers will discuss each of the three groups you did not select.(15 points)

I think its fungus, but i'm not sure

Answer 3

Why do u think fungus?
u are right..but just wanna check whether it is for the right reason..:D

Answer 4

yes, that'll be a big help! :)

Answer 5

tell me ur reasons...y u choose fungus?

Answer 6

well...it has all the requirements, but the problem is I don't think it causes mucus like the description says.

Answer 7

http://www.sinuses.com/fungal.htm

Answer 8

@shrutipande9 thank you so much!!